Patents by Inventor Desiree L. Plata

Desiree L. Plata has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Alkyne-assisted nanostructure growth
    Patent number: 9394174
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Desiree L. Plata, Philip M. Gschwend, Anastasios John Hart, Eric R. Meshot, Christopher M. Reddy
  • ALKYNE-ASSISTED NANOSTRUCTURE GROWTH
    Publication number: 20140134093
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicants: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Management Office
    Inventors: Desiree L. Plata, Philip S. Gschwend, Anastasios John Hart, Eric R. Meshot, Christopher M. Reddy
  • Alkyne-assisted nanostructure growth
    Patent number: 8545791
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignees: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, The Board of Regents Acting For and On Behalf of the C/O Technology Management Office, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
    Inventors: Desiree L. Plata, Philip S. Gschwend, Anastasios John Hart, Eric R. Meshot, Christopher M. Reddy
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING GROWTH OF CARBON-BASED NANOSTRUCTURES
    Publication number: 20110162957
    Abstract: Systems and methods generally directed to enhancing the growth of carbon-based nanostructures are described. In some embodiments, electromagnetic radiation can be used to enhance carbon-based nanostructure growth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Applicant: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: Brian L. Wardle, Stephen A. Steiner, III, Desiree L. Plata
  • ALKYNE-ASSISTED NANOSTRUCTURE GROWTH
    Publication number: 20110038784
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicants: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, The Board of Regents Acting For and On Behalf of the C/O Technology, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute
    Inventors: Desiree L. Plata, Philip M. Gschwend, Anastasios John Hart, Eric R. Meshot, Christopher M. Reddy